Lorenzo Garcia

Lorenzo Garcia, age 68, passed away June 6, 2006 at his residence in Encino following a short illness. Lorenzo was born August 10, 1937 in Encino, NM to the home of Juan and Dolores Garcia. A life long resident of Encino, he married Magdalena Apodaca on December 26, 1959. Lorenzo worked for the New Mexico State Highway Department and for the Railroad up until his retirement in 1996. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Arthur Garcia, Sister; Jane Salas, nephews; Danny Archibeque and Jerry Montoya who was also his Godson. Survivors include his wife Magdalena of the Family home in Encino, his children; Loretta Chavez and husband Edwin of Encino, Ernie Garcia and wife Henrietta of Encino, Corrine Sanchez and husband Jeff of Santa Fe, grandchildren; Heather Sanchez and husband Kevin, Kevin Garcia, Matilda Griego and husband Johnny, Jonathan Chavez and wife Patricia, Christina Chavez, Ashley Garcia, Alysha Garcia, Aryka Garcia, James Sanchez, and Jerome Sanchez, great grandchildren; Mariah, Angel and David Sanchez, Martine and Irene Griego. Also surviving are his brothers; Andy Garcia and wife Mary of Roswell, Rudy Garcia and wife Virgie of Portales, sister; Josie Garcia and husband Joe of Portales, Sadie Tapia and husband Moises of Portales, Aurora Flores and husband Joe of Portales, Priscilla Archibeque of Portales, Dorothy Montoya and husband Raymond of Portales, Mabel Urioste and husband Leroy of Ponca City, OK, Brothers in law; Willie Apodaca, Sr. and wife Christina and Adolfo Salas, Sisters in law; Ruthie Apodaca, Dinah Garcia, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, at 7:00 PM from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Encino. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 8, at 10:00 AM also from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with Father William Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Encino Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Demecio Apodaca, Johnny Sanchez, Tony Garcia, Chris Garcia, Margarito Chavez, Gerald Tenorio, Marcy Cordova, Joe Madril and Chuck Brewer. All services have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. www.chavezfuneralhome.com